Philippines street food

A powerful typhoon left three dead and threatened to bring heavy rains and winds to the heavily-populated Philippine capital as it dragged its way across the archipelago on Monday, spoiling the Christmas holidays. Typhoon Nock-Ten, which made landfall on the eastern island province of Catanduanes on Sunday, is forecast to move westward towards the country's heartland, packing winds of 215 kilometres (134 miles) per hour. A couple were reported killed by a flood while an elderly man was crushed by a falling wall, governor of the storm-ravaged eastern province of Albay Al Bichara said on local television. More than 383,000 people have fled their homes while over 80 domestic and international flights have been cancelled, the civil defense office said, as the unusually late typhoon marred Christmas celebrations in the largely Christian nation. The government weather station said Nock-Ten is moving northwest at 20 kilometres per hour and is expected to affect Manila and the surrounding … [Read more...] about Christmas typhoon leaves three dead in Philippines

Philippine President visits Vietnam Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte paid an official visit to Vietnam from September 28-29 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. During the visit, President Duterte held talks with the host's counterpart Tran Dai Quang; called on General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; had a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; and attended the State Banquet hosted by President Tran Dai Quang and received the delegation of Vietnam Business Community. During their meetings, they agreed to increase the exchange of high-level and other visits as well as people-to-people exchanges, uphold established bilateral cooperation mechanisms, and effectively implement the agreements signed between the two countries, especially the 9th Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation at the Foreign Minister level to be held in the Philippines in 2017. They noted the growing trade and investment relations between the two countries, and called on businesses to further … [Read more...] about Nhandan Newspaper – September 26-October 2: NA Chairwoman tours neighbouring countries; Philippine President on visit

Bun Cha listed top 10 world's best street food Among other delicious cuisines include momos of Nepal, baozi of China, Doubles cake of Thailand, Dahi Vada (deep fried fritters soaked in savory yogurt) of India, Donuts with spiced honey of peru, and Balut of the Philippines. Nguyen-era royal records on display in Thua Thien - Hue An exhibition of royal administrative documents, which dated back to the Nguyen dynasty (1802 - 1945), opened in central Thua Thien - Hue province on November 21. As many as 153 ancient documents classified into 9 categories was on display, shedding light on the era's political, diplomatic and military affairs to socio-economic and cultural issues. Notably, there were 16 administrative documents on the Nguyen Dynasty's enforcement of territorial sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. This is the second time that an exhibition of this kind has been co-organised by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the National Archives Centre I, marking … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s bun cha listed top 10 world’s best street food

(VOVoworld) 40 art troupes from all over the world have entertained Hue residents and visitors with an impressive program of street arts. VOV’s Vinh Phong reports. The street art program is part of a project initiated by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC). The street festival takes place every afternoon this week outside the Hue Culture House, on Hung Vuong, Le Loi and Nguyen Dinh Chieu streets. Foreign artists create an upbeat atmosphere for the festival with their colorful parades, thrilling dances, and dazzling performances. Cuba’s folk troupe Raices Profun is ardent and energetic in their dance, which is a blend of indigenous music and African cultures. The Australian artists go wild with the aborigine dances, while Cleopatra group impress the audience with belly dances. The 10 member folk troupe Tambores de San Millan (Drummers from San Millan region) from Venezuela are brilliant with their … [Read more...] about Street arts at 2012 Hue festival

Saigontourist’s hotels, restaurants and tourist areas are rolling up their sleeves to offer attractive food programs for Christmas and New Year, coupled with arts programs and promotions.
Oscar Hotel, 68A Nguyen Hue Boulevard, HCMC’s District 1, tel: (08) 3829 2959
Guests dine at the Oscar Hotel - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist
The Starlight on the eleventh floor will hold a buffet program from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31. The buffet has more than 30 dishes and will be rocked along by a music and dance show by Christmas Carol band. Tickets are priced at VND600,000 per adult and VND300,000 per child, inclusive of drinks and ice-cream.
Thien Hong Hotel, 52 Tan Da, HCMC’s District 5, tel: (08) 3855 3472
Thien Hong Restaurant will host a buffet featuring more than 30 Vietnamese and Chinese dishes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24 and from 11 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Food programs for Xmas and New Year celebrations